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Making friends but no influence
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 19/05/2017
» The military-backed government has balanced its diplomatic efforts to maintain good relations across the board and avoid favouritism but critics say it lacks a clear foreign policy of its own and has failed to show initiative or leadership on the international stage.
Thailand prepares to show Asean leadership
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 02/01/2018
» As Thailand climbs back onto the world stage its foreign policy is likely to take on a more prominent role this year, when the kingdom celebrates 200 years of ties with the United States and Bangkok prepares to take over the chair of Asean in 2019.
'A model of sustainable fisheries'
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 09/05/2018
» After diplomatic relations soured following the military takeover in 2014, the EU's Ambassador to Thailand HE Pirkka Tapiola has great expectations of the budding ties between Bangkok and the European bloc, including a speedy return to trade talks and making Thailand "a model country in sustainable fisheries".
So little time, so much to do
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 28/10/2019
» When Thailand assumed Asean's chairmanship earlier in the year, the kingdom had high hopes for the bloc, because this year, the helm of the region returns to its very birthplace -- the place where 52 years ago, the Asean Declaration, also known as the Bangkok Declaration, was signed.
Ambassador seeks ways to deepen ties
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 17/05/2021
» The new French ambassador to Thailand's passion for Asia was immediately evident when he answered why he chose to be posted in Thailand.